To be clear, the Voting Rights Act is not solely about racial animus. It is about political power.
Jerrold Nadler
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Jerrold Lewis Nadler is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 10th congressional district since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously represented New York's 8th congressional district from 1992 to 2013. Throughout his tenure, Nadler has been known for his work on issues related to civil rights, judiciary matters, and government oversight. He has played a significant role in various legislative efforts and has been an outspoken advocate for progressive policies.
I hope that we can nonetheless work cooperatively in the same bipartisan spirit that guided our 2006 deliberations.
Today, we review the impact of the Supreme Court's decision in Shelby County v. Holder.
Are there any instances in the history of the United States that you know of where a grand jury subpoena said get every--get all information other than the content of a telephone call?
The problem, obviously, Mr. Cole, with what we are hearing from this panel... is that everything in the world is relevant.
The fact that a secret court, unaccountable to public knowledge of what it is doing, for all practical purposes unaccountable to the Supreme Court, may join you in misusing or abusing the statute is of no comfort whatsoever.
If I had a trillion-dollar asset and I was getting $24 million return, I should be put in the nuthouse.
Thank you for holding this hearing today and for your leadership as this panel carries out its work.
Through hearings, roundtables, and site visits we have made steady progress in spotlighting the challenges facing our freight transportation system.





